Police Assistant

City of Vallejo, California; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vallejo is seeking candidates for civilian law enforcement support roles within the Police Department. Responsibilities include processing crime scenes, managing evidence, and engaging with the public. Ideal candidates will have experience in public interaction and law interpretation, with a strong commitment to community service. This full-time position offers opportunities for career growth and development within a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Two years of public interaction and law interpretation experience.
• Criminal justice agency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support sworn personnel and process crime scenes.
• Manage evidence and conduct investigations.
• Enforce non-criminal city ordinances.

Skills

English language

Public interaction techniques

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. with law enforcement training

Job description

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THE POSITION

5% cost of living increase effective July 2025 and July 2026

This recruitment is being conducted to fill two full-time vacancies in Patrol Operations. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

The incumbent will perform civilian law enforcement support work in various divisions: traffic, patrol, evidence and property, or investigations. Responsibilities vary by division, including processing abandoned vehicle notices, investigating non-criminal auto accidents, crime scene processing, evidence handling, and follow-up investigations.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Vallejo Police Department aims to provide professional law enforcement services to enhance and protect the community. More information is available on their webpage.

THE CITY OF VALLEJO

Vallejo, located in Solano County with approximately 121,000 residents, is a diverse waterfront community between San Francisco and Sacramento, known for its history, maritime heritage, and attractions like Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.

SUPERVISION AND DUTIES

• Receives general supervision from management or supervisory staff.

Key duties include supporting sworn personnel, processing crime scenes, managing evidence, conducting investigations, enforcing non-criminal city ordinances, and public engagement.

Knowledge of:

• English language, office procedures, report writing, public interaction techniques.

Ability to:

• Learn law enforcement organization, laws, and codes; operate office equipment; communicate effectively; maintain confidentiality; establish effective relationships.

Experience and Training:

• Two years of public interaction and law interpretation experience; criminal justice agency experience preferred.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. with law enforcement training.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

Working Conditions

Office and inspection environments with physical activity such as climbing, stooping, and light lifting.

Recruitment & Selection

1. Applications due by 5:00 P.M. on May 26, 2025, via online submission with all responses completed.
2. Screening the week of May 26, 2025; qualified candidates will be invited for a written exam.
3. Written exam scheduled for the week of June 16, 2025; passing score of 70% required.
4. Qualified candidates will proceed to an advanced exercise and oral interview, scheduled for the week of July 7, 2025. These are weighted at 100% for scoring. Candidates with 70% or higher will be placed on the eligible list for up to one year.

Note: The City may limit the number of candidates based on qualifications and application materials.

Final candidates will be referred for department interviews at discretion.

Support and contact info for application issues available at governmentjobs.com.

Reasonable Accommodations

Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resources Department by email at [e-mail] by May 26, 2025.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Reference checks, background investigation, medical exam, proof of legal work status.

All employees are Disaster Service Workers and must complete related training and respond in emergencies.

Veterans’ preference points apply with DD 214 documentation. The City is an EOE employer, providing equal opportunity regardless of protected characteristics.

Provisions are subject to change and do not constitute a contract.